This past year has been a spark of new hope in my heart, and no, it’s not connected to the presidential election (in case you were wondering.) God is giving me new hope after years of struggle. This last week really hit this home for me, because I’m feeling more optimistic and hopeful than ever before.

He has put a new song into my heart, and I am happier and more joyful and freer than I’ve ever felt before in my life. And that’s taken 24 years. I truly have realized the peace of God, the peace of Christ that passes all understanding this year in the midst of some of the hardest circumstances our family and church has faced. I’m healing. I’m running because I love it, not because I have to. I’m resting, because rest is good, and it’s so refreshing for the soul, mind, and body. And I’m also talking about a vacation that’s coming up; thank you Meg for creating this fun ‘Week in Review.’ It’s a wonderful space to share thoughts, lessons from the week, and all the wonderful/hard/challenging/amazing things that happened.

I kind of just want to sing and dance these verses from Psalm 103:1-4, ‘

Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name.

2 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:

3 Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases;

4 Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies;’

Today I was listening to a podcast from Alexis and Robyn. It was really good. They talked about set points, stress, amenorrhea, exercise, and so much more. It really got me thinking about your stress point and my stress point. They’re different. It’s really easy to compare lifestyles and think, ‘Why am I so stressed if they have a much busier life than me and they’re not stressed?” Well, I think that has to do with stress points. There are so many different stressors in our lives, and each of us has different points at which we can’t handle any more. I know that God has given me different abilities and limitations, and I’m learning those. There is a point where my body is happy but not overly stressed, and this podcast was a wonderful reminder that all of us are completely different in that way.

Disclaimer: Victoria agreed to give me a 10% discount on the program in exchange for a blog post series reviewing my experience with her! Of course, I will be 100% honest with you on the whole process.

There are a few foods I call ‘happy’ foods because I have a bit of a wonky digestive system, possibly a part of my genetics, possibly a part of me not being kind to it for a number of years with restriction. A few of those happy foods are peanut butter and bananas and chocolate. Why am I telling you this; because it leads me into one of the biggest things that has hindered my recovery. That is my …. digestion.

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It’s WIAW y’all, and I’m pretty excited about being halfway through the week. It’s been a quietly busy week; I know that sounds like an oxymoron, but it’s actually possible. It’s a combination of time for mental, spiritual, emotional care and activity. It’s what’s been filling up my heart and soul lately. However, the real thing on my mind is to give you an update on my struggles with digestion and some encouraging developments. One of the primary gifts has been actually figuring out the problems with my digestion.

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I am a very ordinary girl. I’m 24, but if you met me, you wouldn’t believe me. I am passionate about girls finding true beauty in Christ. I love peanut butter, icecream, and salad. My hobbies are cooking, baking, sharing laughs and tears with others, and sharing the fullness of joy that Christ has put in me. I love reading other blogs, and I hope that this will be a place where you can find encouragement, recipes, smiles, and joy. Click here to read more about me...